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Anand Agricultural University, Anand received re-accreditation of ICAR, New Delhifor a period of 5 years from 2016-17

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Anand Agricultural UniversityIntroduction

Anand Agricultural University came into existence with effect from 1-5-2004 by enactment of Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004 (Gujarat Act, No.5 of 2004).

Govt. of Gujarat has dissolved GAU, Sardar Krushinagar (Dantiwada) and established and incorporated teaching and affiliating universities for imparting education in agriculture and allied sciences in the state of Gujarat to be known as Anand Agricultural University, Navsari Agricultural University, Junagadh Agricultural University and Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University.

Hon’ble the Governor of Gujarat assented the GAU Act, 2004 on 4th March, 2004 which was notified by Govt. of Gujarat in Govt. gazette on 6th March, 2004.

Geographical Location & area

The headquarter of University is Anand, Milk City famous for the Amul Dairy located in the agro-climatic zone-III. It is on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai railway line, 65 km from Ahmedabad and 40 km from Vadodara railway station. Connected by express highway on Golden quadrilateral. The city located at 22.56 °N Latitude and 72.95 °E Longitude..

Districts covered under the jurisdiction of AAU

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The university main campus is spread over an area of 284.23 ha. and has approximately 625.83 ha. of land at different regional stations, research substations and KVKs located under four different Agro-Climatic Zones (Zone III, IV, V & VIII) of the state.At present, the university has 9 degree colleges and one PG institute, five polytechnic colleges, 25 on campus and 23 off campus Research Stations spread over nine districts viz., Ahmedabad, Anand, Botad, Chhottaudepur, Dahod, Kheda, Mahisagar, Panchmahal and Vadodara comprising nearly 17.88% (3.51m ha) area of Gujarat State (19.60 m ha).

Vision

Agriculturally Prosperous Gujarat and India

Mission

The mission of the Anand Agricultural University is to provide teaching, research and extension education services related to Agriculture, Dairy, Veterinary and Allied Sciences including newer sciences like Agricultural Information Technology, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Food Processing Technology, Agricultural Business Management; etc. and thereby develop excellent human resource and innovative technologies to serve the farming community with the motto of making Gujarat and India agriculturally prosperous.

Mandates

¾ Impart education to the students in agriculture and allied fields.

¾ Conduct research in order to improve the productivity of rural areas.

¾ Undertake basic research to breakthrough newer areas of knowledge.

¾ Provide opportunities to observe and understand the life of rural people.

¾ Enable the students to inculcate the attitudes and develop skills relevant for grass-root work.

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EDUCATIONPresently, Anand Agricultural University has Ten degree colleges, Five Polytechnics and One Post-graduate Studies imparting education in agricultural and allied sciences.

AAU organizes various programmes and activities to expand wings of knowledge of its scientists’ faculty and students. During the year under report, various programmes including conferences / trainings / workshops/ seminars/winter schools/group meetings are organized by the University.

The University has strengthen the physical facilities in terms of buildings, laboratories, modern and well equipped class rooms with CCTV cameras, computer laboratories, as well as seminar hall in all the colleges. The University has modern infrastructural and research farms, instruments and farm machineries, green houses, poly houses, net houses and guest house for accommodation.

UG/PG courses

Sr. No.

Name of College Degree Duration(years)

Total Intake capacity

Year of Establishment

1 B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand B.Sc. (Agri.) 4 1331947M.Sc. (Agri) 2 94

Ph.D. 3 432 College of Agriculture, Vaso B.Sc. (Agri.) 4 55 20123 College of Agriculture, Jabugam B.Sc.(Agri.) 4 40 20134 Sheth M. C. College of Dairy Science,

AnandB.Tech. (DT) 4 65

1961M.Tech. (DT) 2 21Ph.D. 3 08

5 College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Anand

B.V.Sc. 5.5 821964M.V.Sc. 61

Ph.D. 3 256 College of Food Processing Technology

& Bio-energy, AnandB.Tech. (FPT) 4 40

2009M.Tech. (FPT) 2 11Ph.D. 3 03

7 Institute of International Agri-business Management, Anand

MBA (AGBM) 2 30 2008

8 College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Godhra

B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)

4 40

2008M.Tech.(AET.) 2 10Ph.D. 3 04

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Colleges & Polytechnics

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

Sheth M.C. College of Dairy ScienceB. A. College of Agriculture

College of Food Processing Technology & Bio Energy

The College of Agricultural Information Technology International Agri-Business Management Institute

College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology College of Agriculture, Vaso

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9 College of AgriculturalInformation Technology, Anand

B.Tech. (AIT) 4 402009M.Tech. (AIT) 2 06

10 College of Horticulture, Anand B.Sc. (Horti.) 4 552012M.Sc. (Horti.) 2 12

Ph.D. (Horti.) 3 0211 Institute of Distance Education, Anand M.Sc. (Agri.

Journalism)2 05

2013M.Sc. (Agri. Marketing)

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Polytechnic courses

Sr. No.

Name of polytechnic Diploma offered

IntakeCapacity

Year of start

1 Polytechnic in Agriculture, Anand Diploma (Agri.) 35 2008

2 Polytechnic in Agriculture, Vaso Diploma (Agri.) 35 2008

3 Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering, Dahod Diploma (Agri. Engg.) 35 2008

4 Polytechnic in Home Science, Anand Diploma (Home Sci.) 35 2008

5 Polytechnic in Horticulture, Vadodara Diploma (Horti.) 35 2009

Convocation

The 12th Annual Convocation of Anand Agricultural University, was held on 5th February 2016, Thursday at 11.00 hrs at the Gymkhana Ground, Sports Complex, AAU, Anand. Hon’ble Governorshri of Gujarat and the Chancellor, Shri O. P. Kohli had presided over the Convocation. Shri Tapan Misra, Director, Space Application Centre, Indian Space Research Organization, was the Chief Guest and inspired the young graduates and post-graduates. Honorable Minister of State Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affair, Shri Chhatrasinh Mori, the Guest of Honour had delivered the convocation address.

In this convocation, degrees were conferred to 495 students out of total strength of about 2500. In which 301 graduates and 194 post-graduate who have completed their studies and passed their examination from various faculties. Twenty Gold Medals, 52 Medals and 13 prizes were awarded to these achievers.

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Horticulture Wing, Anand

Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering, Dahod

Sheth M.C. Polytechnic in Agriculture, Anand

Polytechnic in Agriculture, Vaso

Polytechnic in Food Science and Home Economics, Anand

College of Agriculture, Jabugam

Sheth D. M. Polytechnic in Horticulture, Vadodara

Institute of Distance Education, Anand (IDEA)

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The University authority is always looking forward to the welfare of the students through different activities like sports, cultural, NSS, health, adventure, placement, scholarship, educational tour with a view to develop personality, character and high human values in UG & PG students of the University. Students’ Welfare activities / facilities include sports, debate, residential, recreation, health, adventure, career counseling, leadership and personality development trainings, spoken English, college magazine, cultural activities, NCC, NSS, planning forum, special day celebration, tree plantation, health checkup etc. for all around development of students. A prime attention is given to the placement cells by the univeristy. Apart from these, Alumni Associations of three faculties are active and organize conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. from time to time so that its members and others interested can keep abreast with new developments in their chosen fields. The campus interviews were arranged for placement of students of different colleges. Inter-collegiate sports and cultural/ literary activities are organized by the University every year. The University students have participated in All India Inter Agricultural University Sports and Games Meet from 2004-05 to 2014-15. Students also participate in SAU’s (Gujarat) Inter Agril. University sports tournaments and so also in Cultural-Literacy competition at State and National level. Students also participated in Inter University National Competition, All India Agricultural Universities Youth Festival and Basic Rock Climbing Course. Under NSS, several programmes were organized like tree plantation, Gandhi Jayanti, poster competition, blood donation camp, World Food Day etc. Two to three weeks educational tours were arranged for the students of different colleges. The student magazine is published by every college with the aim to bring out the hidden quality of writing and expression of students. University provides scholarship and financial assistance to the needy students. Various scholarships were availed to the students from different sources. Spiritual and health awareness programmes were organized. Leadership and Personality development programmes were also organized by Students’ Welfare Office. A sence of discipline is being inculcated in students through sports, N.C.C., N.S.S. etc.

Students’ Welfare

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HostelsAll the colleges of AAU have their own hostels with good mess facility. Total 22 boys hostels and 12 girls hostels in AAU with capacity of 1078 and 333 rooms, respectively. Other facilities include availability of pure water for drinking, TV room, yoga room, water heaters, internet connectivity, etc. in the hostels. Telephones as well as STD booths with ISD facility, Bank, ATM centres, laundry, tailor shop, cycle store, etc. are also available in the university premises.

Student Amenities

Health FacilitiesA health centre having qualified doctor provides primary health care services to employees, their families and students residing in the campus. Off campus services of special doctors are also available on specified days.Dr M.D. Patel Regional e-Library The history of Dr M.D. Patel Library dates back even prior to our Independence. In 1942, this Library was an accessory to then the SMC School of Dairy Science. After the inception of the B.A. College of Agriculture in 1947, it grew as the Central Library, merging the collections of BACA and SMC College of Dairy Science. In 1983, it was named as Dr. M. D. Patel Library. Currently the Library is in possession of 33 foreign & 90 indian journals, 75746 barcoded books, 10440 reports, 4500 theses, 32 digitized rare books and several e-resources for the users of the Institution. Moreover, the e-transaction and e-circulation of books by using Web Opac and Libsys have fortified the Library system. The e-domain of Dr. M. D. Patel Regional e-Library is further enriched with online access to Consortium of e-Resources in Agriculture – the e-Journals consortium courtesy ICAR, 1000 e-books and database like Food Science & Technology Abstracts, indiastat.com, Encyclopedias and Commonwealth Agriculture Bureau International. The Cyberary is the crowning glory of the Library with 37 work stations, 2 Linux servers and 100 mbps connectivity, making the e-content search a dream-come-true, catering the educational and research needs of the users.

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Information Technology Centre, Anand

The Information Technology Center at Anand Agricultural University caters the demand for the use of Information Technology in the field of agriculture for all the State Agricultural Universities of Gujarat. On inclusion in various committees of the university, the Director, IT has taken necessary measures to carry forward the IT activities at various levels. During the year, substantial work was done not only in the technical or administrative matters of ITC, but also pertaining to Network problems at all the four universities. Most importantly, the Director, IT was given state level responsibilities regarding IT work of Soil Health Card by Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The required activities were carried out effectively.

• AAU Website (http://aau.in/)• AAU Web Mail (http://mail.aau.in/)• Soil Health Card Portal for Gujarat (http://shc.aau.in/)• Online Admission for state Agricultural University for

PG/UG/Polytechnic (http://gsauca.in/)• Online Convocation Programme• Online Job Application System for SAUs• Online Examination System for Anand

Agricultural University (http://oes.aau.in/)• Online Tour Program (http://tour.aau.in/)• Web Based Online Billing System• ikhedut Mobile Application (http://ikhedut.aau.in/ )• PGIS-Post Graduate Information System (http://stud.aau.in/)• Annual Budget and Planning for Council of SAU• Web Based Inward - Outward Management System for AAU

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RESEARCH Research activities of AAU focus on productivity, sustainability and improvement of the socio-economic condition of the farming community. These goals of AAU encompass newer areas such as Biotechnology and Nano technology, Organic farming, Seed technology, Climate change, Soil Health Card, growing medicinal plants along with the conventional crops and processing of food products. It has been focused on distant hybridization on field and fruit crops including vegetable crops. High quality research like identification of genome for preventive and curative measures against infection of diseases adversely affecting higher productivity in poultry / livestock has been started in veterinary field besides different measures in animal nutrition. Emphasis is given on uplifting the standards of milk and milk products to compete at international level under the Dairy Technology research. Food Processing Technology and Bio Energy are new and promising areas in Post Harvest Technology, Food Irradiation and Bio Fuel. It has the distinction of developing an end-to-end integrated processing plant. The university has ultra modern laboratories with sophisticated instruments and excellent trained research staff besides well managed farms at different locations.

The University has 25 on campus and 23 off campus research stations including multidisciplinary main research stations, sub centres on various crops and testing centres to evolve location specific production technologies. These centres also work for the development of profitable and sustainable production technology for newly developed varieties/hybrids with its fine tuning every year. Various research schemes funded by various agencies are operational to carry out research on various aspects of agriculture and allied sciences at research stations, sub-centres and at various colleges.

Tissue Culture Lab

Biofertilizer Production Unit

Research on Paddy, Nawagam

Animal Biotechnology Research

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Research Stations of Anand Agricultural University

Sr. No.

Name and location of Research Station

Activity

Middle Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone-IIIResearch Station at Main Campus, Anand

1 Bidi Tobacco Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Station is involved in multidisciplinary research activities of bidi and rustica tobacco.

2 Main Forage Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Main Forage Research Station is conducting the research work on cultivated forage crops under irrigated conditions to cater the needs of different regions of Gujarat state.

3 Regional Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

The station is involved in varietal development, research in castor, groundnut, mustard, wheat, pearl millet, cotton, irrigation requirement of crops and production of good quality seeds of different crops for farmers.

4 Main Vegetable Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

The research station is mainly involved in variety development, germplasm conservation, crop management and crop protection of vegetable crops.

5 Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

The station is conducting the research on medicinal & aromatic plants in crop improvement, crop production and phytochemical, maintenance of germplasms, herbal garden and supply of planting material.

6 Micronutrient Research Project, AAU, Anand - 388110

Conduct research on micronutrient status of soils of western region of India and related study to overcome micronutrient deficiency of important crops of this region. Under this programme, the heavy metal toxicity and its mitigation in industrial effluent rezone is also studied.

7 AICRP on Weed Management, AAU, Anand - 388110

This project is mainly involved in research activities for weed management in different agricultural crops.

8 AICRP on Agrometeorology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research on various aspects of agrometeorology viz., agroclimatic resource characterization, crop weather relationship, crop growth modeling, crop-weather pest disease relationship and forewarning, remote sensing

9 Pesticide Residue Laboratory, AAU, Anand - 388110

Monitoring of milk and milk products, vegetables, edible oils, seed spices, feed and fodder and water for presence of pesticide residues and its amelioration technology. So far 109 recommendations in different crops for pesticide residue have been released.

10 Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology(i) Tissue Culture Laboratory, AAU, Anand - 388110

Involved in research for the development and standardization of protocols for mass multiplication in different crops. So far, protocols for parwar, Kankoda and date palm developed.

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Sr. No.

Name and location of Research Station

Activity

(ii) Department of Agril. Biotechnology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Biotechnological research work in Agricultural Science to develop GMO for better productivity and disease resistance.

(iii)Research Centre for Distant Hybridization in Field and Food Crops, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research related to Distant Hybridization in field and food crops

11 Dept. of Agril. Microbiology and Biofertilizer , AAU, Anand - 388110

Isolated efficient biofertilizer cultures suitable to different agro-climatic conditions of Gujarat state. Identified and studied microbes for Biological Nitrogen Fixation viz., Azolla, Azatobacter, Azosprillum, Acetobacter and Rhizobium.

12 Department of Nematology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Identification of nematode resistant genotypes of crops, integrated approach for nematode management, research on beneficial nematodes.

13 Centre of Organic Farming, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research on organic farming of different crops including use of vermicompost, FYM, cakes, biocontrol, bio-pesticide agents.

14 Bio-control Research laboratory, AAU, Anand - 388110

Development of integrated pest management modules for cotton, pulses, fruit crops and vegetables, refining mass production technologies of proven biological control agents and enhancing biological control by habitat manipulation.

15 Food Safety and Quality Research Centre, AAU, Anand - 388110

Economical and sustainable technology development to avoid or reduce post harvest losses and to provide comprehensive, efficient and economic technologies to farmers, entrepreneurs & food processing industry to maximize profits with commitment to quality.

16 Department of Animal Biotechnology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Involved in research for marker, biodiversity and transcriptomics, disease diagnosis and vaccine production, AI and embryo transfer technology, nutrigenomics, pharmacogenetics, bioinformatics

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Sr. No.

Name and location of Research Station

Activity

17 Poultry Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research on management, nutrition, physiology, disease control and marketing of Random Bred Control Population. Genetic improvement of poultry breeds for production.

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Animal Nutrition Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Survey of different districts of Gujarat state for nutritional status of different categories of animals and to develop total mixed ration, mineral mixture and non conventional feed as per requirement. Also conduct research on different feeds and fodder for the availability of macro and micro nutrient to the animals.

19Reproductive Biology Research Unit, AAU, Anand - 388110

Conduct research on different aspects of reproduction of farm animals to increase reproductive efficiency of the animals and thereby their productive efficiency.

20 Livestock Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research to establish a crossbred dairy herd which can thrive and produce good amount of milk in middle Gujarat Agro-Climatic zone. Research has also been taken-up to study various aspects of management, production, reproduction, nutrition, adaptation and economics of milk and animal production

21 Department of Dairy Microbiology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research on milk and milk products and technology for small dairy holders which will be economical and sustainable compared to local traditional technology.

22 Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research in horticultural crops and P.G. Research

23 AICRP on Agricultural Ornithology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research on management of harmful birds and utilization of beneficial birds in agricultural ecosystem

24 AICRP on Seed Technology Research AAU, Anand - 388110

Research in the field of Plant Virology, Seed Pathology, Biological control of Plant diseases, management of plant diseases and post harvest diseases.

25 Department of Seed Science and Technology, AAU, Anand - 388110

Research related to the genetic purity, seed health and seed storage.

A state-of-art Food Quality Testing Laboratory established with all the sophisticated high-end analytical facilities of international standard with support from Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The laboratory has been NABL-17025-2005 accredited w.e.f. 06/09/2016 (for two yrs)

Pesticide residue laboratory is NABL - 17025:2005 accredited since 2012 and has state-of-art facility

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Sr. No.

Name and location of Research Station

Activity

Research Stations off the main Campus

1 Main Rice Research Station, AAU, Nawagam-387 540

Mainly involved in multi disciplinary research activities of rice covering varietal development, germplasm conservation and crop management in Paddy. Breeder seed production of improved varieties. So far, 34 varieties and 40 production & protection technologies have been recommended to farmers.

2 Main Maize Research Station, AAU, Godhra-389 001

Multi disciplinary research on maize involving variety development, crop management and crop protection. Breeder seed production. Research on hybrid and value added maize.

3 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Derol, Ta : Kalol, Dist. Panchmahal - 389 320

Mainly involved in research activities in crop production technologies for drilled paddy, oilseeds and pulse crops.

4 Agricultural Research Station for Irrigated Crops, AAU, ThasraTa.: Kheda-388 250

Research activities in irrigated crops specifically paddy, cotton, vegetables, maize etc.

5 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Vaso, Dist. Kheda-387 380

Teaching in Degree College and Diploma Polytechnic and Research in Agriculture

6 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Devataj (Sojitra)Dist. Anand -387 240

KVK activities and research in inland fisheries

7 Pulse Research Station, Alembic Road, Model Farm, AAU, Vadodara- 390 003

Research on pulse crops for yield improvement and screening for disease resistance, crop production and protection technologies.

8 Paddy Research Station, Model Farm, AAU, Dabhoi Dist. Vadodara -391 110

Research activities which covers, variety development, germplasm conservation and crop management in rainfed and irrigated paddy.

9 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Jabugam Dist: Chhotaudepur- 391155

Seed production of different crops, Research in Agricultural crops.

10 Tribal Research cum Training Centre, AAU, Devgadhbaria, Dist: Panchmahal-389380

Research on soyabean and maize for developing production technology suitable to tribal area.

11 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Dharmaj - 388430

Research on kala chopadiya tobacco. Seed production of improved varieties of tobacco for distribution.

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Sr. No.

Name and location of Research Station

Activity

12 Agricultural Research StationMuvaliya Farm, AAU, Dahod-389 151

To carry out research in different millet crops, drilled paddy, pulses for developing technologies for tribal areas. Seed production of improved crop varieties for farmers.

13 Kapila Gou Sansodhan Kendra, AAU, Meenawada, Dist. Kheda

Cattle breeding farm, Research and development of Silvipasture

14 Pashupalan Sansodhan Kendra, AAU, Ramna Muvada, Dist. Kheda

Research on Surti / Marwari Goat and Buffaloes, Research and development of Silvipasture

15 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, SansoliDist. Kheda -387130

Castor Research, Seed production and evaluation of hybrid maize. Seed production of different crops of the region.

16 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, NenpurDist. Kheda - 387130

Research on Datepalm and seed production of different crops of the region.

17 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Khambholaj, Dist. Anand

Research on Horticultural crops, potato

18 Agril. Res. Station, AAU, Kankanpur, Dist. Panchmahal

Arid fruits research, maize seed production and workshop for Agri. Engg. College, Godhra

19 Narmada Irrigation Research Station, AAU, Khandha, Dist. Vadodara - 391240

Research on water management on field and horticultural crops in Narmada command, extension activities under SSNNL.

North Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone-IV

20 Castor and Seed Spices Research Station, AAU, SanandDist. Ahmedabad -382 110

To develop production technologies for castor and seed spices.

21 Regional Cotton Research Station, AAU, ViramgamDist. Ahmedabad -382 150

To carry out multi disciplinary research on deshi cotton for rainfed area and also for dual/fodder purpose sorghum. Breeder seed production of deshi cotton varieties.

Bhal and coastal Agroclimatic Zone-VIII

22 Agril. Research Station, Bhal & Coastal Zone, Arnej, Ta. Dholka, Dist. Ahmedabad -382 230

Research in rainfed wheat, gram, cotton, mustard and dilseed and for development of agro technology for problematic areas of Bhal zone.

23 Agricultural Research Station, AAU, DhandhukaDist. Ahemadabad -382 460

Varietal improvement for durum wheat, gram and cotton with suitable agro technologies. Seed production of improved varieties recommended for the region.

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Recommendations/Technologies developed

Efforts made by scientists of the university resulted in 898 technologies and recommondations during this period, which include 57 new varieties.

Recommendations for Farmers, Scientists and Entrepreneurs

Sr. No. Name of Committee 20

0420

0520

0620

0720

0820

0920

1020

1120

1220

1320

1420

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2016 Total

1 Crop Improvement 08 04 01 07 04 05 06 10 05 09 08 09 05 81*2 Crop Production 14 12 28 14 11 16 18 13 9 14 15 29 10 2033 Plant Protection 03 08 06 08 07 18 11 39 14 32 14 29 47 2364 Dairy Science, Food Processing,

Agril. Engg. and AIT 07 07 06 05 04 14 09 09 05 09 22 25 38 160

5 Animal Production 03 05 06 09 06 14 16 10 19 14 09 18 08 1376 Animal Health 00 01 00 01 01 08 15 10 05 03 04 04 04 567 Social Science 00 01 00 00 04 03 01 02 02 02 01 03 06 25

Total 35 38 47 44 37 78 76 93 59 83 73 117 117 898* includes 57 new crop varieties released

Varieties Released by Anand Agricultural University during 2004 to 2016

Research contribution of the university since its inception has been spectacular with the release of eight varieties in rice; five in chilli; three each in Maize, Brinjal, Sorghum (Forage) and Tobacco; two each in Pigeon pea, Tomato, Deshi Cotton, Dill Seed and guinea grass; one each in Okra, Garlic, Onion, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin, Cowpea, Green gram, Pearl millet (forage), Lucerne, Marvel grass, Napier grass, Anjan grass, Oat, Kalmegh, Safed musli, Ashwagandha, Senna, Basil and Kodomillet.

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Human Resource Development (HRD)

Sr. No. Particulars

Years

Tota

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2004

-05

2005

-06

2006

-07

2007

-08

2008

-09

2009

-10

2010

-11

2011

-12

2012

-13

2013

-14

2014

-15

2015

-16

1Scientists participated in seminar/ conf. etc.

National 255 328 418 298 436 455 370 370 388 305 205 379 4207

International 02 01 02 04 05 04 04 04 00 00 00 15 41

2 Programmes Organized by AAU, Anand 09 12 16 13 07 30 28 29 21 32 32 100 329

Research Publications

Particulars

2004

-05

2005

-06

2006

-07

2007

-08

2008

-09

2009

-10

2010

-11

2011

-12

2012

-13

2013

-14

2014

-15

2015

-16

Tota

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Res. Papers published in various journals 149 133 159 136 113 218 268 268 213 319 319 395 2690

Res. Papers presented in different Seminar/ conference / workshop etc. worksymposiumetc

113 244 200 290 197 362 351 351 359 270 280 182 3199

Seed Production

Anand Agricultural University during the very first decade of its inception (2004-05 to 2015-16) got the opportunity to develop its infrastructure for enhancing quality seed production through facilities for farm mechanisation, irrigation, farm protection, seed processing and storage under the ICAR sponsored Seed Project. Through developed infrastructure, AAU increased its area under seed production from 167

ha (2005-06) to 397 ha (2015-16). Increased availability of land, water, production and processing machineries, and storage facilities, boosted the total seed production and it reached to 7540 q. (2015-16) showing 335% increase over pre-project year production of 2248 q (2004-05). This first decade of Anand Agricultural University also witnessed shift of university seed production programme from Certified/ Truthfully labelled seed to Breeder and Foundation seed.

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Achievements in Quality Seed/ Seedling production of AAU

Sr.No. Particulars

Year of Production (in Qtl)

2004

-05

2005

-06

2006

-07

2007

-08

2008

-09

2009

-10

2010

-11

2011

-12

2012

-13

2013

-14

2014

-15

2015

-16

1 Nucleus seed/ Breeder seed 285 345 427 644 1107 1224 1407 1395 1485 1399 1036 760

2 Foundation Seed - 80 84 1084 438 324 1050 2606 2482 2457 2736 1944

3 Cer t i fied /Labe l l ed seed 1963 2173 5159 4098 4863 4456 3827 2733 2973 3684 2771 3098

Total 2248 2598 5670 5826 6408 6004 6284 6734 6940 7540 6543 5802

4 No. of Fruit/MAP saplings (no.in lacs) 0.98 8.54 24.21 18.12 13.58 19.60 7.96 11.67 - 3.30 2.42 2.05

5No. of other than fruit/MAP saplings(no.in lacs)

96.00 48.44 26.65 12.73 51.50 94.17 250.20 248.93 54.49 22.32 24.76 25.03

6. Tissue cultured seedlings (no. in lacs) - - - - 0.05 0.02 0.06 0.02 0.06 0.02 0.16 0.11

Total 96.98 56.98 50.86 30.85 65.13 113.79 258.22 260.62 54.55 25.64 27.34 27.19

Geographical Indication (GI) for Bhalia Wheat

Bhalia Wheat is registered as Geographical Indication (GI) No. 192, class-31 by Registrar of Geographical Indications, Government of India, Chennai for Bhal region of Gujarat from June 2011. The advantage of the registration is that the legal protection will be provided to Bhalia Wheat, the demand and price will be increased, and the farmers growing Bhalia Wheat surrounding Bhal region will be given a logo for its identification, so that these farmers only can sell the Wheat as the Bhalia Wheat.

Patent informationSr. No. Title of Invention Application No.

1 Equipment and method for dehulling jatropha seeds 2286/MUM/20102 Method and system for preparing bio diesel from jatropha seeds 2287/MUM/20103 Process for manufacture of herbal probiotic fermented milk product 620/MUM/20114 A Tissue Culture Process For Multiplying Indian Genotypes Of Date Palm

(Phoenix dactylifera L.)2260/MUM/2011

5 Technology for native plant growth promoting bacterial (pgpb) consortium formulations, useful as biofertilizer cum biopesticide

1060/DEL/2013

6 Buffalo rumen originated recombinant cel_pr1 cellulase with potent cm case activity

3928/MUM/2014

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Plant varieties registered under PPV & FRSr. No

Registered Variety

Crop Registered as Registration No.

Registration Date

1 Gujarat Makai-2 Maize Extant plant variety 37/2009 12/02/20092 Gujarat Makai-3 Maize Extant plant variety 131/2009 21/12/20093 Gujarat Makai-4 Maize Extant plant variety 160/2009 21/12/20094 Gujarat Makai-6 Maize Extant plant variety 130/2009 21/12/20095 GR-9 Rice Extant plant variety 50/2013 06/03/20136 GR-12 Rice Extant plant variety 51/2013 06/03/20137 Dandi Rice Extant plant variety 52/2013 06/03/20138 GR-104 Rice Extant plant variety 53/2013 06/03/20139 GR-7 Rice Extant plant variety 197/2013 11/10/201310 Gurjari Rice Extant plant variety 195/2013 14/10/201311 AAUDR-1 Rice Extant plant variety 815/2014 23/12/201412 GR-8 Rice Extant plant variety 819/2014 26/12/201413 GAR-13 Rice Extant plant variety 827/2014 30/12/201414 GAR-1 Rice Extant plant variety 829/2014 30/12/2014

Salient Research Achievements� DNA finger printing of crops and other bio-imputs in Agriculture has been initiated

by Agri. Biotechnology Department of Anand Agricultural University under RKVY. This is the first time in the history of crop research.

� Agricultural Biotechnology has identified and cloned a gene related to colour principle from saffron.

� The data generated for pesticide residues in Cumin by Pesticide Residue Lab of Anand Agricultural University have been accepted for fixation of MRL for Dithiocarbamate group of pesticides by CODEX International Forum in China. Fully equipped A/C Sampling Van has been procured for collection of samples of agriculture as well as animal produces under the concept of field monitoring of Pesticide Residue. This is the first attempt of its kind in the country.

� In 2015-16 about 580 tons of seed of different categories for different crops have been produced as per State and National requirements for the farmers to increase production and productivity.

� Anand Agricultural University has developed eco-friendly cost effective bio-input known as ‘Anubhav Liquid Biofertilizer’. This is outcome of three decades research work of Agricultural Microbiology. In 2015-16, 5400 liters of Liquid Bio-fertilizers have been supplied to farmers as well as NGOs.

� In Animal Science, first time in India, genome sequencing of Pasturella multocida bacteria causing Haemorrhagic septicaemia has been done.

� A laser unit in the Department of Veterinary Surgery has been standardized and laser surgery was applied in different clinical cases in small animals.

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� Ultrasonography of eyes was performed in dogs as well as in horses. This is for the first time in India.

� Whole genome sequencing of many bacteria and viruses has been submitted to Gen Bank, USA.

� Animal Nutrition Research Station has developed Area Specific Mineral Mixture for large animals of different districts of Gujarat. This will help to improve the health, reproduction and production of the animals leading to improvement of socio-economic status of animal keepers.

Technologies Developed� Technology for production of instant tur dal powder� Roughage block making machine� Seed extractor for Tomato / Lime� Seed pelletizer for small & irregular seeds� Mechanized roughage baler� Aonla stone extracting-cum-shredding machine� Seed extractor for Brinjal� Seed extractor for Chilly seeds� Development of low cost evaporative cooling

storage structure� Vanaspati kachara gas plant� Family size vegetative waste biogas plant� Compact model of biogas plant� Recovery of water from spent gobargas slurry� Simpler and cheaper biogas plant based on KVIC

design� Improved compost technique for decomposition

of biomass and its comparison with NADEP compost method

� Technology for production of dehydrated spinach coriander leaves

� Technology for production of dehydrated fenugreek leaves

� Tractor operated multi utility elevator platform attachment� Technology for production of dehydrated aonla flakes� Controlled environment green house for hot and dry climatic conditions� Seed Dehuller for Jatropha� Improved oil extraction technology for maximum recovery of oil from Jatropha seeds� Precision weight based grader for selected fruits.

PUMPKIN ENRICHED BISCUITS

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� Pre-cooling protocol for banana for extension of shelf-life.� Technology for production of dehydrated coriander leaves� Pricking machine for Aonla fruits� Earth tube heat exchanger assisted low humidity seed storage system� Technology for production of basil powder� Pre-cooling Protocol to maximize shelf life of Mango fruits� On farm post harvest activity hut� Evaporative cooling system for transportation of perishable commodities� Pre-cooling protocol to maximize shelf life of aonla fruits� Production technology of ready-to- serve unripe mango beverage (pana)� Production technology of pumpkin powder and its utilization for various food products� Value added (high fibre) bun.� PGPB consortium as biofertilizer cum bio pesticide� Vacuum dried ginger flakes � Low fat- sugar free Shrikhand� Freeze dried aonla slice� Extraction of volatile oil from Basil leaves� Production technology of wheat grass juice� Precooling technology to maximize shelf life of tomato fruits� Production technology for bottle gourd juiceMoUs Signed by Anand Agricultural University Forty four MoUs have been signed by the University with national and international organizations for collaborative work in Education, Research and Extension Education as below.1 National Dairy Development Board2 The Department of Science & Technology of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Re-

gion, China 3 Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Jalgaon4 Tinna Oils & Chemicals Ltd., New Delhi5 Charutar Arogya Mandal, V. V. Nagar6 Indian Knowledge Corporation, Pune7 Lund Institute of Technology, Sweeden8 Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window, Europe9 Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., Gandhinagar10 Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Gandhinagar11 M/S Marshal breeders Pvt. Ltd.

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12 J. S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad13 Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad14 Kemrock Agritech Pvt. Ltd.15 Abellon CleanEnergy Ltd., Ahmedabad16 GSFC Ltd. 17 Shree Nijanand dairy Farm, Petlad18 Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquaculture, Odisha19 Bayer CropScience Ltd., Mumbai20 CCS Haryana Agril University21 Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Ltd., Ahmedabad22 Care Group India, Vadodara23 Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., Gurgaon24 Panchamrut Dairy, The Panchmahal district cooperative milk producer union,

Godhra25 Monsanto Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 26 Greenfield Hydroponics System Inc., Canada and Samrkha Village Dairy Cooper-

ative Society, Samrkha 27 Orchem Industries Pvt. Ltd.28 Entrepreneurship development Institute of India29 CIIE initiatives, IIM Ahmedabad30 Dr. Baboo’s Food Science and Biotechnology Pvt. Ltd. 31 Prakriti Biocare, Thiruvanthapuram32 Rural development foundation33 International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), A.P.,

Telangana34 United Phosphorous Limited, Mumbai35 Food development Centre (FDC), Gov. of Manitoba, Canada36 M/S Pushaki Impex 37 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad38 Vasundhara Agribiotech, Rajkot39 Central Potato Research Institute(CPRI), Shimla40 Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology

and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS), New V. V. Nagar41 National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand42 GIPCL, Vadodara43 NCCSD, Ahmedabad44 NRCM, Hyderabad

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Thrust Areas of ResearchCrop Improvement• Development of non-aromatic rice varieties for

export purpose having long slender grain with better cooking quality

• Genetic enhancement of yield with fine grain quality in drilled paddy, durum wheat and minor millets

• QPM maize varieties/hybrids• Breeding of maize varieties/hybrids for industrial

uses and high oil content• Development of high yielding arhar varieties with

multiple disease (Wilt, PSB and SMD) resistance• Development of drought and salt tolerant varieties

of gram coupled with resistance to biotic stresses• Breeding for alternative use of tobacco with less

nicotine content• Yield and quality improvement in deshi cotton• Heterosis breeding in vegetable crops, viz., chilli,

brinjal, tomato and okra with resistance/tolerance to major diseases / pests

• Development of high yielding varieties / hybrids of important vegetable crops with better nutritional quality and wide consumer preferences

Bio-technology• Identification, molecular characterization and

cloning of genes for resistance / tolerance to important biotic and abiotic stresses of major crops of the region – viz., rice, wheat, pearl millet, pigeon pea, gram, cumin, cotton and major vegetables

• Development of technologies for mass multiplication of elite material of important horticultural crops of the region

Production Technology• To identify and develop varieties of green manuring

crops for better N fixation• To develop strategy for precision farming for

enhancement of productivity of the major crops of the region

• Development of technology for reduction of water use in paddy• Promotion of organic farming for export quality produce and its certification for

marketing

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• Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing for forecasting weather parameters, climate base animal/crop diseases as well as agro-advisory services

• Integrated crop management through IPM, IDM and INM in major crops for sustainable cropping system.

• Biological control of nematodes and important diseases of major crops

• Development of bio-pesticides for control of pests of major crops

• Development of crop production technologies for efficient use of conserved moisture by important rabi crops wheat (durum) and gram in Bhal area

Horticulture• Introduction of remunerative new horticultural

cropping systems in respect to array planting• Potato research for Anand region• Organic ginger and garlic production in tribal areas• Enhancing production and plantation of cashew

nut and custard apple in tribal areas• Protective cultivation technology of Vegetables

and Horticultural cropsAnimal Science• Molecular characterization of genes for milk/egg

production, growth, reproduction and diseases resistance

• Development of DNA vaccine and DNA based diagnostic technique for important diseases of cattle

• Conservation of the indigenous breeds of cow, buffalo and poultry of the State• Development of poultry strains adapted to local

climate as well as for high feed conversion efficiency

Dairy Science / Food Processing• Development of functional food/pro-biotics for

enhancement of nutritional status• Development of probe and sensors for detecting

the quality and safety of food products• Bio-processing of food industry waste for control

of pollution and generation of energy• Application of radiation technique for extension of shelf life of food products

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Agricultural Engineering• Research on management practices for efficient

utilization and recycling using RS and GIS• Rainwater harvesting and management for higher

water productivity• Artificial ground water recharge to enhance ground

water development potential.• Development of improved farm equipments for

timely operation and higher input use efficiency with safety and comfort to operators

• Development of crop, site and gender specific farm equipment.

• Mechanization of horticulture and MAP crops• Development of climate resilient engineering

techniques• Techniques for efficient utilization of non

conventional energy (renewable) in agriculture• Agricultural product processing and post harvest

management• Agricultural Information TechnologySensor NetworksOptimize agriculture production and reducing human intervention in :• Monitoring pest and diseases in field• controlling moisture in the cropped area• Better handling / monitoring live-stock• Bio Informatics• Simulation and Modeling using software looks like SIMUL8, VisSim etc.• Geographical Information System, Data warehousing and Data Mining using tools

like SPSS and MATLAB with be initiated• Interactive Voice Response System (IRV)Food Processing Technology & Bio Energy• Increase keeping quality of fresh and processed foods – shelf-life extension and

innovative packaging• Bio sensors, new additions (Natural sources) as preservative and colour• Simple and indigenous process control for food

processing lines• Traditional and ethnic food standardization• Development of better post harvest technologies

and equipment for cereals, oilseeds, pulses and horticultural crops

• Value addition and quality product development• Development of technologies for effective

utilization of various renewable energy sources and biomass

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The Directorate of Extension Education is planning, coordinating, organizing and guiding the extension education programmes in the University and ensures efficient working of the extension education activities in close coordination with the development departments, voluntary and private organizations. Extension Education Council It is a statutory body consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as its Chairman, Director of Extension Education (Member secretary), Director of Research, Deans, Heads of the Divisions, Heads of the Line Departments, progressive farmers, farm women, voluntary organizations and experts in the field of extension as members. The council meets at least once in a year to review the work, discuss and deliberate the policy issues in extension education system. Zonal Research And Extension Advisory Committee (ZREAC)The Committee consisted of Director of Research, Deans of the faculty representative of development departments, Centres of extension education, Crop and Subject Matter Specialists, co-operative sector, industries and progressive farmers. Meetings are conducted regularly twice in the year (kharif and rabi season). The committee discusses in depth the adoption and its feed backs on research recommendations and existing transfer of technology programs. The approved recommendations are then passed to the concerned bodies of the university.Extension Education Centres

The Anand Agricultural University performs diversified extension education activities with the following extension education centers

Sr. No. Type Name of Centre / Training Location

1 Certificate Course Training in Baking Technology

Anand

Training in Commercial Poultry Farming / Advanced Training in Commercial Poultry TechnologyTraining in Gardening, Landscaping and Nursery Management

2 Special Training Programmes for farmers

Training Programme on Food Processing Technology

AnandTraining Programme on Organic FarmingTraining Programme on Weed ManagementTraining Programme on Integrated Pest ManagementTraining Programme on Medicinal and Aromatic PlantsTraining Programme on Seed Production

3 Training Centres for Extension Workers

Extension Education Institute (EEI)AnandTraining and Visit Scheme / Centre

4 Training Centres for Farmers/ Farm Women/ Rural Youth

Sardar Smruti Kendra (SSK)Anand

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Sr. No. Type Name of Centre / Training Location

Krushi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Arnej(Dist. Ahmedabad)

Krushi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Dahod

Krushi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Devataj(Dist. Anand)

Tribal Training Centre (TTC) DahodTribal Research cum Training Centre (TRTC)

DevgadhbariaTribal Farm Women Training Centre (TFWTC) Dairy Vigyan Kendra (DVK) VejalpurPashu Vigyan Kendra (PVK) LimkhedaTransfer of Technology Centre (TOT) GodhraFarm Technology Training Centre (FTTC) SansoliTraining Center (TC) JabugamDemonstration cum Training for Inland Fish Culture (DTCIF) Devataj

5 Advisory Services Farm Advisory Services (FAS) AnandAgricultural Technology & Information Centre (ATIC) AnandTransfer of Technology Centre (TOT) AnandTransfer of Technology Centre (TOT) ArnejCentre for Communication Network (CCN) AnandAgri Polyclinic Centre (APC) DahodPublication Unit AnandSardar Patel Agricultural Educational Museum Anand

6 Others NARP Extension Scheme (MMRS) GodhraNARP Extension Scheme (ARS) ArnejC DAP AnandKisan Call Centre (KCC) AhmedabadSeed Village Program AnandKrushi Mahotsav AnandKrushi Library Anand

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Publication The publication unit publishes a monthly farm magazine ‘KRUSHIGOVIDYA’ since May 1948. The present circulation of the farm magazine is 8200. The scientific recommendations on various subjects are published through articles in this farm magazine. It has received as immense response from the farmers. The farmers adopt the recommended technology on their farm and get more benefit by referring the articles/information. The farmers express their views that the information given in KRUSHIGOVIDHYA farm magazine and special issues/books are very useful in their farming enterprise.

Moreover, publication unit also provides guidance to farming community through telephones / correspondence. Total 61 special issues and 46 books are published for the benefit of farming community by AAU till today.

The Directorate of Extension Education publishes a quarterly “AAU Newsletter” regularly since its establishment. The AAU newsletter gives research highlights, technical events / news, extension activities, noteworthy work done by the scientists of AAU.

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Krushi Mahotsav

Krushi Mahotsav, conceived for the first time in the country by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, is a knowledge sharing rendezvous visionary unique concept for the farming community of Gujarat. It has been started from 2005-06 and onwards with an intention to double the agriculture production of farmers of the State. Krushi Mahotsav is an intensive convergence and mass contact strategy held every year during May-June for fortnight to one month and begins on the auspicious planetary affluence of “Akshay Tritiya (Akha Trij), a day for worshiping Balramji, thou God of farmers. It brings together the farmers, scientists, government officials and many more individuals concerned in agriculture and allied fields for a month period. Its critical components include Krushi Mela, Exhibition, Pashu Arogya Mela and Seminars/Talks. Experts from agricultural universities directly interact with farmers at the village level for area specific and crop specific issues. This event facilitates the seamless flow of knowledge from agricultural research labs to land.

Every year, Krushi Mahotsav is celebrated with new themes and objectives for the welfare of the farmers.

Different programmes organized by the Anand Agricultural University during mega event

(1) Farmers meet and Inaugural function by Hon’ble Chief Minister:

It is a special type of program wherein the Hon’ble Chief Minister addresses the farmers directly en-mass and exhorts/urges the farmers to adopt/observe the exhibition where various agricultural technologies are exhibited. The Chief Minister also lay downs/

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inaugurates various premises (buildings / hostels / cells / offices / classrooms / centres of excellence/plants/projects/exhibitions/Animal health camps etc.) and distributes various awards (Sardar Patel awards, Krushi na Rushi, Best ATMA for Taluka, District & State etc.) to the farmers scrutinized by the University in consultation with the ATMA and various govt. departments. The Hon’ble Chief Minister also releases various publications (books/booklets/Seminar Souvenirs/ Folders/ Diary/ Varsha Vigyan/ Krushi Mahotsav Report/ E-Literature etc.) related to farmers written/edited by the scientists of AAU. During this inauguration, various state ministers, Members of state legislative assembly, central government, district and taluka panchayats, various organizations, delegations from foreign countries/states, University scientists/Officers also remain/attend the function.

(2) Krushi Exhibition The Krushi Exhibition, a part a mega event

organized on theme based different domes. The stalls are set with different agricultural technologies by progressive farmers, Anand Agricultural University and different line Departments of the state government. The live demonstration of agricultural practices is also arranged. This exhibition is kept open for two days and a large numbers of farmers take the advantage of this exhibition.

This program is also live telecasted by Information Technology Center of AAU, Anand and various professional media on various channels of Television.

(3) Krushi Gosthi/ Seminars/Pashu Arogya mela

Anand Agricultural University also organizes Krushi Gosthi / seminars / Demonstrations on various topics related to agriculture and allied sectors, mahila shibirs/training programs/khedut shibirs in coordination with APMC/line departments etc.

The extension education activities carried out in nine districts of central Gujarat under ‘Krishi Mahotsav” program of Government of Gujarat during 2005 to 2016 are as under.

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Extension Education Activities carried out under Krushi Mahotsav-2005 to 2016

YearKrushi Rath Krushi Shibirs No. of

Publications released

No. of DVDs

resleasedNo. of Beneficiaries

No. No. of Beneficiaries

2005 7,98,725 26 16,450 01 -

2006 3,65,424 73 15,645 18 -

2007 7,14,282 60 50,689 17 -

2008 4,89,967 47 77,330 13 -

2009 4,92,700 121 24,200 31 -

2010 5,18,389 52 28,516 24 -

2011 3,09,758 41 17,829 27 02

2012 7,23,076 41 28,778 01 07

2013 3,87,465 34 12,609 04 06

2014 3,15,428 23 21,475 01 05

2015 - 253(seminars)

2,33,415 04 02

2016 - 16 (seminars)

1,10,151 01 -

Rabi Krishi MahotsavTaking march towards Agrarian in revolution a step further, Gujarat organized ‘’Rabi Krushi Mahotsav’’ during 2014, the winter edition of Krushi Mahotsav.

The maiden Rabi Krushi Mahotsav was held in all talukas of the state in winter season. The Anand Agricultural University has coordinated Rabi Krushi Mahotsav effectively by providing technical inputs through Scientists in all talukas of its jurisdiction.

Anand Agricultural University’s new research product “Anubhav Bio-NPK consortium” was launched (lokarpan) with release of technical bulletin cum user manual by Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt. Anandiben Patel on the occasion of Rabi Krushi-Mahotsav 2014 on 11 December 2014 at Village Chuda Dist. Surendranagar. The product is one in all solution for the macronutrients (NPK) requirement of crops and was provided free of cost by AAU as Krushikit during Rabi Krushi-Mahotsav for demonstrations to farmers with the

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support of Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, GoG at taluka level in 33 districts of Gujarat.

As a part of Rabi Krishi Mahotsav : 2015-16, a mega event was celebrated with combined efforts of the GoG, District Administration, Dahod and Anand Agricultural University, Anand at Devagadhbaria, district Dahod. An inaugural function of Rabi Krishi Mahotsav : 2015-16 mega event for entire Gujarat state was organized at Tribal Farm Women Training Centre (TFWTC), Devagadhbaria on 2nd January 2016.

The agricultural exhibition was scaled into three theme based domes. The stalls were prepared with different agricultural technologies by Anand agricultural University and different line departments of the Gujarat State. This exhibition was kept open for one day and more than 25,000 farmers took benefit of this exhibition.

The copies of special booklet named ‘Mukhya Khetipako, Shakbhaji pako, Falpako tatha Pasuupalanni Vaigyanik Mahiti’ were distributed during Rabi KM 2015-16 program at all villages of central Gujarat. Two e-technology packages (Video Films) on ‘Gulabi iyalnu Sankalit Vyavasthapan’ and ‘Krushi Pakoma Sankalit Krumi Vyavasthapan’ were prepared and distributed to all Villages (5133) for dissemination of the latest agricultural technologies to the farming community of central Gujarat through District Agricultural Officers.

Total 58 seminars were organized and about 67000 farmers participated in these seminars.

Krushi Library The main objective of the scheme is to establish the Krushi Libraries in selected villages of central Gujarat for disseminating the farm literature ie. Books, Booklets, folders, diary, farm magazine etc. Total 250 Krushi libraries are established and 9410 farm literrature were distributed during 2015-16 for the benefit of farming community.

Mass MediaRadio & TV Programs

Radio talks on different topics related to agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, animal husbandry are broadcasted by AIR, Vadodara. The scientists of the University deliver the radio talks. Doordarshan Programs on different aspects covering agriculture, animal science, agricultural engineering, horticulture, home science etc. are

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telecasted through Doordarshan Kendra, Ahmedabad in ‘Gram Jagat’ programme for the benefit of the farming community. Moreover, phone – in - live programmes through Doordrashan are also telecasted. In addition to this, some important programmes are also telecasted on Vande Gujarat Channel through BISAG, Ganghinagar.

Agricultural FairsTo communicate the agricultural technologies to many farmers at a time, AAU

organizes and participates in different agricultural fairs and exhibitions. The latest technologies developed by the University and profile of AAU are also displayed. The interactions between scientists and the farmers are also arranged. The literature on the latest agricultural technologies is distributed during such agricultural fairs and exhibitions.

Transfer of Technology and LinkagesAAU has time tested mechanism for dissemination of technology through various

linkages at the door-step of the farmers. It has well-developed linkages among research and extension scientists, farmers, agro-bsed industries and governmnet development departemnts.

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Extension Education Activities of AAUYear 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Sardar Smruti KendraNo. of Visitors 14596 24736 1681 14924 21304 22368 23033 21645 24984 24363 22486 25544

Krushi Vigyan KendraTraining for Farmers / Extension workers

113(3340)

62(1823)

102(2729)

190(4976)

231(5430)

343(8841)

306(6911)

347(8019)

340(8265)

324(8433)

306(7378)

281(8497)

FLDs 163 145 258 387 356 791 706 2117 1499 969 860 1919Training Programmes

Training & Visit scheme 13(326)

22(724)

13(395)

21(593)

24(983)

18(763)

141(474)

14(449)

11(350)

14(461)

10(367)

11(411)

Extension Education Institute

26(530)

36(842)

44(894)

62(1290)

55(1791)

72(2164)

76(2497)

79(2421)

13(403)

66(1822)

67(1837)

81(2243)

TOT Centers 136(4703)

122(4873)

146(4795)

133(4668)

173(4566)

200(6672)

192(6545)

177(6996)

231(8816)

363(14766)

285(11568)

341(16637)

Diploma Courses

Diploma Course 05(29)

05(185)

05(210)

05(187)

05(212)

05(155)

03(49)

03(81)

06(65)

06(82)

06(118)

05(77)

Certificate Courses

Certificate Courses Commencement year 2011-12 10(367)

16(521)

26(859)

32(1284)

41(1726)

Mass MediaAgril Fairs & Exhibitions 04 07 03 07 16 08 08 17 09 11 05 11Publication of Literature 10 32 16 12 32 91 31 57 57 97 53 73Video Film - - - - - - - 02 09 06 05 07Radio talks 09 10 12 12 12 08 10 13 08 11 09TV Talks 45 18 30 22 18 22 33 18 34 36 47 37Note : Figures in parenthesis indicate no. of beneficiaries

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International Visitors during last 2 years

Name Date of Visit

Dr. Chandra Varia, Gynaecologist, Vet. Surgeon, USA

11/02/2015

Mr. Carl Rallings, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

17/06/2015

Mr. Satya Shah, Relationship Manager, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

17/06/2015

Odemari Stephen Mbuya, Faculty Director, Florida A & M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, USA

23-24/07/2015

Dr. Mehboob B. Sheikh, Professor and Plant Biochemist, Centre for viticulture and small fruit research, Florida A & M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, USA

23-24/07/2015

Mr. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique

07/08/2015

International Delegation from Malawi, Kenya

17/08/2015

Mr. Joachim Rocha, Trade Commissioner, Canadian trade office

28/10/2015

Dr. Winthrop Harewood, FMS, UWI, Trinidad, West Indies

30/11/2015

Dr. Albert Schram, Vice Chancellor, Papua New Guinea University of Technology (UNITECH)

16/12/2015

Delegation of Guinea Conakry - Africa 01/06/2016

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Prof. Mark Harvey (Research and Innovation) and Mr. Carl Rallings (Students and Communities) Hon’ble Deputy Vice Chancellors of University of Southern Queensland, Australia

21/06/ 2016

South Korean Youth Delegation 24/09/2016

Delegation from FAMU, USA; USG, Australia

14-16/10/2016

Professor Steven Raine, Executive director USG, Australia

15/11/2016

Dr. Peter Shewry, Rothamsted Research UK; Dr. Rajinder S. Ranu, CSU, USA; Dr. Makolm Hawkesford, UK; Dr. Galani Yamdu Joseph Hubert Universite des Montganes, Camroon

06-08/12/2016

• Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi and Dr. T. Jankiram, Asstt. Director General (HS-II), ICAR, New Delhi visited Anand Agricultural University, Anand on 03 September 2016. He had an interaction

meeting with Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU and all the University Officers and Deans which was followed by a brief presentation of various research, education and extension activities by AAU & visit to Sardar Patel Educational Museum. Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi was impressed by the facilities and activities of AAU.

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Various Awards Received by Anand Agricultural University

� Bronze Icon Award to AAU for e-Governance (Year 2008-09) � FGI Award for Excellent Developmental Work in Agriculture (Year 2012) � Certificate of Appreciation to BPD Unit (Year 2012)� Best Centre (AICRP on Agro-Meteorology) in Performance (Year 2012)

� Times of India JP Morgan Social Impact Award (Year 2013) � Mahindra Krishi Sanman Award (Year 2013) � India Education Excellence Award for Best Veterinary College (Year 2013) � India Education Excellence Award for Best Dairy College (Year 2013) � Life Time Achievement Award to Dr. A.M. Shekh, Hon. VC of AAU (Year 2013) � Best Government to Citizens Initiatives of the Year Award (Year 2013) � National Education Leadership Award (Year 2013)� Award for Educational Excellence (Year 2013)� Certificate of Appreciation for BPD Unit (Year 2013)� Best performing SAU BPD unit (Year 2013)� Best Veterinary College of the year Award (Year 2014)� National Education Excellence Award (Year 2014)

� Meritorious Service Award to Dr. N.C. Patel, Hon. VC of AAU (Year 2014) � elets Knowlege Exchange Award for e-Krishi Kiran Programme (Year 2015) � Best Personality of the Year (Agriculture) 2015 Award to Dr. N.C. Patel, Hon.

VC of AAU (Year 2015) � Dewang Mehta National Education Award to Dr. N.C. Patel, Hon. VC of AAU

(Year 2016)

FGI Award for Excellent Developmental Work

in Agriculture

Bronze Icon Award to AAU for e-Governance Year 2008-09

elets Knowlege Exchange Award 2015

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Manpower

Mman power sanctioned for Teaching, Research and Extension Education of the University

Manpower Details (As on 31-12-2016)

Particulars Faculty Technical Administrative Class-IV Total

Education 392 264 184 402 1242

Research 144 201 67 150 562

Extension Education 59 61 33 45 198

Total 595 526 284 597 2002

Filled 458 332 168 240 1198

Vacant 137 194 116 357 804

Total 595 526 284 597 2002

Finance and Accounts

Major sources of finance to the University are Govt. of Gujarat, Govt. of India, ICAR & other agencies which sanction grant through different schemes.

Year wise Expenditure (` in lakhs)

Particulars 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Education 1603.35 1953.29 1988.57 2146.31 2724.93 4036.22 3630.63 6757.58 7522.16 8153.04 6247.47 6760.21

Research 1019.48 1152.03 1221.82 1184.73 1742.97 585.60 2962.09 1711.77 1609.38 1801.32 3533.17 4418.59

Extension Education

62.55 63.68 64.26 82.94 499.33 1036.06 484.62 347.47 786.32 604.15 588.14 476.99

Administration 648.06 846.22 903.57 1140.60 1358.61 1480.62 2089.34 3524.55 4149.16 4344.61 4417.28 4745.41

Construction 45.13 70.21 204.82 231.61 150.06 2884.00 2802.78 2489.55 2902.09 2671.93 1849.82 2108.34

Total 3378.57 4085.43 4383.04 4786.19 6475.90 10022.50 11969.46 14830.92 16969.11 17575.05 16635.88 18509.54

Editors : Dr. N.V. Soni, Dr. D. D. Patel, Dr. M. K. Jhala and Dr. V. R. Boghra

Publication Series No. : EXT-19 : 4 : 2017 : 1000

Published by Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Anand - 388110 (Gujarat) India

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SARDAR PATEL AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM

January, 2017